Sofia Vergara talks about her 20-year-old hair care secret

"8 out of 9 Vergara's use it, and there are a LOT of us"

The star's honest approach to beauty has landed her a gig as the face of Head & Shoulders. "It has been part of my beauty routine for over 20 years, so it was natural that I should work with the brand" the Modern Family star said.

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Apparently 90% of her Latino family members use it "and there are a LOT of us", she confirms. All flake-free?

"In fact, it's much more than just a dandruff shampoo. It's a complete hair care regimen that gives me beautiful, great-smelling hair. There are so few products that give you gorgeous hair and confidence, too. I don't know why people act surprised when they learn I use Head & Shoulders. It has made my hair and scalp healthy for over 20 years and smells amazing."

Now she sports signature brunette locks, Sofia admits that being naturally blonde held her back:

Sofia Vergara in 1999

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"Yes, I'm blonde. When I started as an actor, because of the accent and my body and my personality, it was not what the stereotype of the Latina woman in Hollywood is, so they didn't know where to put me. The blonde hair wasn't matching. The moment I put my hair dark, it was better for my work."

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She's currently recommending the Colour Care shampoo to her girlfriends and family who complain of shade fade in the Summer. Apparently "it really has brought the life back into their hair colour". Top tip.

We also want to know her beauty secret for looking practically half her age at 42. It could be the good genes, or it could be her attitude.

"I'm not going to lie, I liked being in my 20s. Youth makes everyone look good. Your skin looks better, your hair looks better. But as you get older, you figure it out. You get more confident — and that's beautiful."

Confidence is central to her outlook. From a young age her beauty role model has been the commanding Sofia Lauren. "She always looks well put-together. She always carries herself with confidence" – something we can all do.